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Turn down time into learning time

- Hello educators, and welcome to…another week of Teacher Tips.…As we move into the holiday season,…school events, assemblies, and simply wrapping up the term…can cause some unexpected classroom downtime.…Now, one way to turn downtime into learning time…is to have students take control…of their own brain development with the app lumosity.…Lumosity is a simple combination of games…that are designed to increase brain function.…And best of all, the app's going to track…the growth and progress of each students,…so students can see their learning…after each game they play.…

Let's go and take a look at how this app works.…Students can download lumosity from the app store.…Each student will receive a free trial…where they can use the app for one month,…which is perfect for the holiday season.…Or, if students would like to continue using the app,…or if you'd like to use the app with your students,…each membership is around $12 a month,…or $60 for the entire year.…Here, I've logged into lumosity…and the first thing I'm going to notice…

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Updated

12/22/2014

Released

9/16/2013

In this course, author and educator Aaron Quigley shows you how to stay up to date with the latest educational technology and classroom management techniques. He introduces you to new tips you can use to be more efficient, and increase student achievement. Aaron covers concepts like the flipped classroom, Common Core Standards, and the role of social media in education. This course also covers a variety of productivity apps, learning management systems, and other technologies, using a project-based approach that simulates the real K–12 or university classroom environment.